Frequently asked questions

The BES Healthcare CLA contains agreements on employment conditions for employees in healthcare on Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba.

The CLA applies to employees and employers affiliated with the participating healthcare organizations and unions.

The main themes are employment conditions, sustainable employability, harmonization and collaboration.

The CLA has a term of three years: 2024 through 2026.

Yes. A salary increase of 3% per year has been agreed for 2024, 2025 and 2026, subject to conditions.

The increase takes effect on January 1 of each year.

Yes. The increase depends on the OVA, which must be at least a certain percentage.

Yes. A new salary structure with 16 steps was introduced as of January 1, 2024.

With a promotion, you first move up two steps and then to a suitable step in the new scale.

This is an annual budget to support your health and employability.

The budget is USD 850 per year for a full-time employment contract.

For example, for sports, the dentist, glasses, massage, childcare or coaching.

Yes, you receive the budget pro rata.

This is an allowance for working irregular hours, such as evenings or weekends.

The calculation is based on the position you perform during the shift.

Yes, even if you work in a schedule temporarily, you may be entitled to ORT.

Yes, the CLA contains agreements on vacation allowance.

Yes, a year-end bonus arrangement is included.

Yes, there is a training budget and attention to development.

The CLA contains agreements on wage continuation and guidance in case of incapacity for work.

Yes, working hours and schedules are laid down in the CLA.

Yes, the CLA contains rules on vacation and various types of leave.

Overtime can be compensated in time or in pay.

Yes, including through the Vitality Budget and development opportunities.

There are agreements on interpretation and disputes, for example through a committee or consultation.